Oppo
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arguably the main reason the SFV deal happened was to get that logo on that box. this is what they paid for, literal bragging rights.
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Street Fighter V introducing "PS4 Console Exclusive Game" branding
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arguably the main reason the SFV deal happened was to get that logo on that box. this is what they paid for, literal bragging rights.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Go on Phil, give Capcom a medium sized truck of money and get them to make Resident Evil 7 two years before schedule and make it exclusive to the Xbox, forever ;D
I get what others are saying about possible confusion -- the word "console" is right next to "PS4" and could therefore cause some to think the game is "exclusive to the PS4 console" (which, though wrong, is obviously a good thing for Sony).
A banner with simply "console exclusive game" would have been more clear in my opinion in terms of where the game can be played. Either way, these game box banners are nothing new; Pretty much expected the SFV box to have this months ago.
A banner with simply "console exclusive game" would have been more clear in my opinion in terms of where the game can be played. Either way, these game box banners are nothing new; Pretty much expected the SFV box to have this months ago.
Teletraan1
Banned
We live in a world with Google. If uninformed slob wants to buy something with no information then that is on them. This isn't the day and age where we had to wait for monthly magazines to feed us information. Everything you need to know if a few keystrokes/taps/clicks away.
A decade ago I could see your point. Not now.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Wholly unnecessary.
Only makes the box uglier.
Only makes the box uglier.
Heh, what is it with the name calling of people who simply don't follow up on gaming news? Reminds me exactly of what some here said about others possibly getting confused about the Wii U years back.
The banner will more than likely help parents who don't follow up on gaming think that this game is for PS4 only which would be reasonable (though obviously wrong).
SuperSonic1305
Member
They put it on the box so Xbox owners know it's not on Xbox. People don't go to retail to buy PC games.
The Artisan
Member
What was dishonest about the old 360 covers?
Something something angry Kirby.
For RE7 Uncle Phil might need a bigger truck.
The Artisan
Member
to be fair though, if the parent bought the Ps4 for their kid then it's more likely they'd buy the Ps4 version anyway. Otherwise they wouldn't if they saw their kid playing on the computer more.
Alex_Mexico
Member
Care to explain how? You don't have to like it but its not a matter of opinion when we tell you: no, its not dishonest at all.
People ragging on this post know what he means. It's extremely misleading. Anyone not in the know could easily mistake it to mean PS4 only (as in not even on PC) due to the wording used.
Yes, technically not dishonest in the truest sense of the word, but somewhat mean-spirited in its intentions.
MutonCommander
Banned
I think you don't want to see my point. The label doesn't make it at all clear that the game is not a full exclusive. The phrasing is such that one could easily assume there is no other version. You can't put any label you want on your product and then ask the consumer to 'google it'. There are rules and regulations against that sort of thing, especially in Europe.
Yeah, definitely agree.
MutonCommander
Banned
There was a 9-page thread on Neogaf, a hardcore gaming forum, discussing how these terms are confusing.
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1151556
If even hardcore gamers are confused by these terms, what do you think ordinary consumers will believe?
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1151556
If even hardcore gamers are confused by these terms, what do you think ordinary consumers will believe?
Read the topic.
MutonCommander
Banned
I read every post.
I'd argue that it is. "PS4 console exclusive" is not informative to the average consumer about this game's availability on other platforms. It's a fucking list warz term that's taken seriously now.
Insane Metal
Member
It's not a lie (at least not now, lol capcom), so what's the big deal? I feel "whatever" about this
John Wick
Member
Elaborate? In what way?
Collateral22
Member
I prefer it being in the blue part. Nothing worse than having the main image ruined ala MGSV with it's Day One Edition BS. This is horrible too would rather it in the green header
Primethius
Banned
Not a fan of the actual logo but the concept doesn't bother me. Marketing is marketing.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Looks tacky.
GeordieMark
Member
I don't know why people are getting so uptight about this. Its just marketing and is hardly going to make a great deal of difference to sales. If just one person buys SFV because of this little label, I'd be surprised.
GametimeUK
Member
Out of all the things wrong with the industry, this is not the thing we should be focusing on. It's perfectly fine.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
You have a funny mind.
Matrix XII
Member
This is just marketing and not misleading. I don't see a problem here.
Am really don't get the confusion some people are talking about here.
"PS4 CONSOLE" on it's own translates to nothing without the context from the following line other than being the same as the logo on the left side which is that the game is for PS4.
Looking at the way it's presented it's done in a way to save space in the blue strip because of the PS4 logo on the left. Putting it all on one line will mean either a smaller font or even uglier presentation. The use of the bold seems to used to highlight what kind of exclusive the game is.
I get from there was no PS4 logo at all and it was presented like that it could be hard to interpret it.
"PS4 CONSOLE" on it's own translates to nothing without the context from the following line other than being the same as the logo on the left side which is that the game is for PS4.
Looking at the way it's presented it's done in a way to save space in the blue strip because of the PS4 logo on the left. Putting it all on one line will mean either a smaller font or even uglier presentation. The use of the bold seems to used to highlight what kind of exclusive the game is.
I get from there was no PS4 logo at all and it was presented like that it could be hard to interpret it.
I would argue it's only slightly because whilst it doesn't say PC/PS4 it also tells you that it's is only available on the PS4 as far as consoles are considered.They are not heavily invested in PC none own a OS like MS do so I can see why aren't actively advertising a platform they have no real vested interest in.
I prefer it being in the blue part. Nothing worse than having the main image ruined ala MGSV with it's Day One Edition BS. This is horrible too would rather it in the green header
Well that label didnt last long but yeah, hate the little bits they add on to banners instead of it being in the banner
Makes me wonder if Microsoft will bring back the "Only on Xbox & Windows" branding with their upcoming first party games.
But it would also mean being easier to understand that it's a console exclusive (and not a true exclusive).
Either way though, I agree that many who are buying this game in stores probably don't play on PC anyway so this isn't a problem to get worked up about (e.g.: "How dare you Sony!!!").
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Yeah, more than likely.
TheSpoiler
Member
You think people here are confused about these terms and just not concern trolling/shitposting?
That's cute!
I think there is a high chance they will especially because they will be more than likely be Windows Store exclusive means 100% revenue.
Yh I agree "console exclusive game" would be best way to go but "console exclusive game" on one line would have the same problem of space especially if they want to integrate the PS buttons like they have done but yh.
Here we go again...
gregor7777
Banned
Exclusives are awesome as long as they are Playstation exclusives. Otherwise they suck.
lucebuce12
Member
OK I fixed the honesty problem Capcom and Sony you can just mail me my check.
You do realize that Sony is partially funding it, probably has made a permanent exclusivity deal with Capcom because of it and Capcom themselves have stated they're not going to be doing any re-releases as they've done with past street fighter game?
There really is 0% chance of it coming to Xbox One.
I assume the reason they put "PS4 Console Exclusive" on the case is because people like the quoted mistakenly believe SFV will come to the XB1 eventually. I'll be happy if this lessens the "whatever, I'll wait to play SUPER Street Fighter V on my Xbox" comments.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Capcom are skint and cant afford to start production until around mid 2018 with a release in 2021.
Phil delivers a brown envelope with a wad of cash in it then bingo! He secures the earlier release of a game a lot of people love and everyone's happy.
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